Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) was 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
505.16 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 8.9%
World rank
8th
of 183 countries
All-time high
744.44 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2014
All-time low
185.06 million includes gold, current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Total reserves in Saudi Arabia, 1960–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Saudi Arabia is 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.9% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Saudi Arabia peaked at 744.44 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 185.06 million includes gold, current US$, in 1960.
That places Saudi Arabia 8th out of 183 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 185.06 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 238.03 million includes gold, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 1962 | 267.92 million includes gold, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1963 | 513.94 million includes gold, current US$ | +91.8% |
| 1964 | 585.03 million includes gold, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 726.26 million includes gold, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1966 | 747.86 million includes gold, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 761.88 million includes gold, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 684.96 million includes gold, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1969 | 607.18 million includes gold, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 1970 | 669.56 million includes gold, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 1.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | +118.4% |
| 1972 | 2.58 billion includes gold, current US$ | +76.7% |
| 1973 | 4.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | +58.5% |
| 1974 | 14.73 billion includes gold, current US$ | +259.7% |
| 1975 | 23.63 billion includes gold, current US$ | +60.4% |
| 1976 | 27.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 30.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1978 | 20.23 billion includes gold, current US$ | -33.5% |
| 1979 | 21.61 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1980 | 26.13 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1981 | 34.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1982 | 31.65 billion includes gold, current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 29.04 billion includes gold, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 26.17 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 26.51 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 20.12 billion includes gold, current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1987 | 24.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 22.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1989 | 18.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1990 | 13.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1991 | 13.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 7.47 billion includes gold, current US$ | -43.9% |
| 1993 | 9.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1994 | 9.14 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 10.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 16.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | +54.0% |
| 1997 | 16.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 15.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 18.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2000 | 20.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2001 | 18.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 22.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2003 | 24.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 29.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 157.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | +437.1% |
| 2006 | 228.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | +45.5% |
| 2007 | 309.29 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 451.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | +45.9% |
| 2009 | 420.98 billion includes gold, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 459.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 556.57 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 673.74 billion includes gold, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2013 | 737.80 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 744.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 626.99 billion includes gold, current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 547.27 billion includes gold, current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 509.46 billion includes gold, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 509.47 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 514.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 472.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 473.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 478.23 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 457.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 463.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.15 billion includes gold, current US$, 10.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26.56 billion includes gold, current US$, 19.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (includes gold, current US$) in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +437.1% | 29.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | 157.39 billion includes gold, current US$ |
| 1974 | +259.7% | 4.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | 14.73 billion includes gold, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 531.81 million includes gold, current US$ | 185.06 million includes gold, current US$ | 761.88 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | 669.56 million includes gold, current US$ | 30.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.96 billion includes gold, current US$ | 18.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | 34.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.91 billion includes gold, current US$ | 7.47 billion includes gold, current US$ | 18.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 168.36 billion includes gold, current US$ | 18.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | 451.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 588.00 billion includes gold, current US$ | 459.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 744.44 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 475.33 billion includes gold, current US$ | 457.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 5 India 700.07 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 6 Russia 608.36 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 7 Germany 572.20 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 9 South Korea 436.57 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 10 Italy 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 11 Singapore 432.11 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0168 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 580.45 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.3713 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0123 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 423.84 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Saudi Arabia?
- Total reserves in Saudi Arabia was 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 744.44 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 185.06 million includes gold, current US$ in 1960.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for total reserves?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 8th out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.